adjective

enterprising

adjective

Showing initiative and a readiness to take on new or difficult projects.

"An enterprising student started a tutoring business from her dorm room."

"The enterprising young chef opened his own restaurant at twenty-two."

How to Use Enterprising

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBold, resourceful, and willing to try new ventures.

Common pairings

an enterprising individual enterprising spirit

more enterprising comparative, enterprisings plural, most enterprising superlative

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An _____ student started a tutoring business from her dorm room.

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